On November 11, India observes National Education Day to commemorate the birthday of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, India’s first Minister of Education. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s outstanding contributions to education and institution-building laid the groundwork for the country’s modern system. He is widely regarded as the primary architect of education, having served as India’s first Vice President as well as the country’s first education Minister from 1947 to 1958. All educational institutions in the country now commemorate the day with seminars, essay contests, workshops, and rallies featuring slogans emphasizing the importance of literacy and India’s commitment to education. “The goal of education is to create good people with skill and expertise.” Teachers can create enlightened human beings”- Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.
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History of National Education Day 2022
- In 2008, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) declared November 11 as National Education Day to honor Maulana Abul Kalam Azad on his birth anniversary.
- This date was chosen in recognition of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad’s significant contributions to the Indian educational system.
National Education Day Timeline
- 1888 – A Legend is Born
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad was born in India.
- 1912 – He starts A Vision Via A Challenge
He starts a weekly publication titled ‘Al-Hilal’ to challenge British government policies.
- 1947 – Setting a Good Example
Abul Kalam is elected as independent India’s first Education Minister.
- 1951 – Groundbreaking
Indian Institutes of Technology were established, revolutionizing India’s education and technology sectors.
Celebrations of National Education Day 2022
- Seminars, symposia, essay writing, elocution competitions, workshops, and rallies with banners, cards, and slogans on the importance of education and the nation’s commitment to all aspects of education would be organized by educational institutions at all levels to commemorate National Education Day.
- The academic community as a whole will benefit from the celebrations on this day.
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